GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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connect the second 150cm parallelogram rod to the first 150cm rod. In turn, connect
the third 150cm parallelogram rod to the second 150cm rod. In turn, connect the
fourth 150cm parallelogram rod to the third 150cm rod. In turn, connect the fifth
150cm parallelogram rod to the fourth 150cm rod. Connect the 100cm parallelogram
rod to the fifth 150cm rod.Then connect the angle adjuster and secure it with a safety
pin.
Tip
:
The angle adjuster has an integrated leveller. By turning it, the vertical plate
on the angle adjuster can be set to a perfect right angle.
23. Now mount the top rigging system observing the guidelines on pages 36. Insert the
Rigging Support Adjuster between the third and fourth rigging rods.
24. Connect the remote bracket to the angle adjuster by inserting the male flange into the
female flange on the angle adjuster. Secure it with the safety pin
25. Attach the weight bucket to the short end of the crane by inserting the male weight
bucket flange into the female flange on the angle adjuster. Secure it with the 2 safety
pins on the top of the angle adjuster.
Tip
:
The angle adjuster has an integrated leveller. By turning it, the vertical plate
on the angle adjuster can be set to a perfect right angle. Correct setting of the angle
adjuster enhances the crane’s balance. Level the weight bucket before loading any
weights
Before operation, all locking pins, locking screws etc should be inspected to ensure
that all assembly sections are securely fastened.
Xten Version 7
(Pivot height 184cm / 6ft, Large Rigging Harness, Rear Extension 160cm / 5’ 3")
Front extension arms required
5 x 150 cm / 5’ + 127 cm / 4’ 2”
Rear extension arm required
1 x 160 cm / 5’ 3”
Lift range
1506 cm / 49’ 4”
Maximum Euro-adapter height
973 cm / 31’ 10“
Lift capacity
65 kg / 143 lbs
Counterweight required for max. load
602 kg / 1324 lbs
Counterweight required to balance empty arm
288 kg / 633 lbs
Crane weight (excluding dolly and weights)
271 kg / 598 lbs
Dolly weight
80 kg / 176 lbs
Arm reach (pivot to camera head mount)
985 cm / 32’ 3“
Length of rear end (pivot to outside of bucket)
253 cm / 8’ 3“
Double rigging is required! Observe guidelines on pages 36
and additionally ensure
that the Large Rigging Harness is used with double rigging to the rear and front.
Continue from § 9, page 6
10. Connect one of the 150cm / 5’ sections to the middle section. Slip the connection
flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
